Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriotic Dead
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
1. Patriotic Dead Marker
of many wars
laid to rest in this hallowed ground
especially a noble woman
Hanah White Arnett
Placed here on the 45th anniversary of
the organization of
Boudinot Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
September 27th, 1938
Erected 1938 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Boudinot Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1836.
Location. 40° 39.778′ N, 74° 12.918′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623), on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the cemetery north of the Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elizabeth Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds and Elizabethtown Academy
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
2. Patriotic Dead Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
3. Marker in Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Marker is located in the cemetery, but is best viewed from outside the fence.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
4. Grave of David Whitehead, Jr.
Pvt. Whitehead served in the New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
5. Grave of Jonathan Townley
Pvt. Townley was a member of the Troop of Light Horse in the Essex County Militia during the War of 1812.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
6. Patriotic Dead in Presbyterian Church Cemetary
Graves of soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War can be seen in this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
